Explore Who You Are, Beyond Expectations
Living in a dynamic, multicultural city like Dubai can be exciting—but it can also bring confusion about identity, life direction, and personal values. Whether you’re a student, professional, or expat navigating transitions or inner questions, identity and self-discovery therapy helps you connect with who you truly are.
At MapleTree Psychotherapy Center, we offer a safe and inclusive space to explore your beliefs, values, gender identity, cultural identity, life goals, and sense of self—without judgment or pressure.
Is Identity & Self-Discovery Therapy Right for You?
You may benefit from therapy if you:
- Feel unsure about your life direction or personal purpose
- Struggle with questions around gender, sexuality, or cultural identity
- Experience inner conflict between societal expectations and your own desires
- Have difficulty making major life decisions or trusting your instincts
- Feel disconnected from your past self, especially after moving to Dubai
- Seek clarity on what truly matters to you
This work is particularly relevant for adolescents, young adults, professionals, and expatriates undergoing major life transitions.
What to Expect in Therapy
In our sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Reflect on your values, strengths, and personal beliefs
- Explore areas of internal conflict with curiosity and self-compassion
- Understand how your cultural, familial, and social environments shape your identity
- Develop confidence in your decisions and life path
- Improve emotional regulation and self-expression
- Set personal goals that feel authentic and aligned with who you are
This journey is about reconnecting with yourself—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Our Therapeutic Approach
At MapleTree, our psychologists use integrative methods that support your unique journey:
- Person-Centered Therapy – Prioritizes your perspective, pace, and autonomy in therapy
- Existential Therapy – Helps explore life’s deeper questions about purpose, identity, and meaning
- Narrative Therapy – Reframes your life story to highlight strengths and resilience
- Psychodynamic Therapy – Examines how past experiences shape your current identity and choices
- Affirmative Therapy – Supports clients navigating gender, sexuality, and cultural identity in a safe and affirming way
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) – Challenges negative self-beliefs and fosters more adaptive thinking
- Attachment-Based Therapy – Heals identity shaped by early relationships.
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) uncovers the true self beneath adaptive defenses.
We tailor your care based on your needs, whether you’re just beginning your exploration or seeking deeper transformation.
Who We Help
Our identity-focused therapy is available to adults, teens, and young adults, especially those navigating cultural shifts, gender and sexuality questions, or personal reinvention in Dubai.
Our multilingual team offers therapy in English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, French, Farsi, and Finnish—ensuring a supportive and culturally sensitive environment for all.
Begin Your Self-Discovery Journey Today
If you’re ready to explore your identity with support and care, start by viewing our full range of Individual Therapy & Mental Well-being services. You can Find a Therapist that fits your values, or meet our diverse team of psychologists online. For bookings and questions, feel free to contact us directly.
Dr. Katerine LeMay, Ph.D., C.Psych. (CAN)
Clinical Psychologist/Director and FOUNDER
Dr. JP Arzul, Ph.D. (SA)
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ava Ghasemi, PSY.D., C.Psych. (CAN)
Clinical Psychologist
Matleena Vanhanen, M.A. (uk)
Counselling Psychologist
Dr. Tima El Jamil, Ph,D. (USA)
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Sarah Sease, Psy.D. (USA)
Clinical Psychologist
Karen Anne Hope Andrews, M.Clin.Psych. (SA)
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Mohamed Tal, Ph,D., (SLO)
Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst
Dr. Clarice Mendonca-King, PsyD (USA)
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
Hanadi Beydoun, M.A., (LEB)
Psychologist
Our Team